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Sophie King

August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks to do now for a productive late summer garden

Lavender plant growing next to a black fence in a garden.

August is a productive month for gardeners – crops are up for harvest, plants are up for pruning, and there's a long list of other August garden jobs that will help a garden survive the hot weather.

Whether you're wondering what to plant in August or hoping to lend wildlife a helping hand during the heatwaves, there's so much you can do to ensure your outdoor space thrives all the way through to the autumn.

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